
Senior Principal Network Engineer
Northrop Grumman
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Linthicum • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $123,400 - $193,900 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Perform Sr. Network Engineer activities in support of classified government contracts.
- Define and execute long-term network architecture roadmaps, such as SDWAN, ZeroTrust, and cloud-enabled networking.
- Lead the design, integration, and implementation of large-scale, multi-domain networks supporting classified missions.
- Author, maintain, and enforce enterprise-wide network standards, policies, and security frameworks.
- Provide advanced monitoring, analysis, and planning for network systems.
- Deliver third-level technical support for complex network, hardware, software, and telecommunications issues.
- Provide senior-level technical expertise by mentoring junior and experienced team members.
Requirements
- PhD with 4 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or a Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree with 10 years of relevant experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with 12 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree.
- Active DoD Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years, or must be enrolled in the DoD Continuous Evaluation Program (CEP).
- Experience designing and maintaining complex LAN/WAN based networks to include analysis, enhancements of routers, switches, and firewalls.
- Experience supporting Video Teleconferencing (VTCs) and deploying audio/visual technologies in classified environments.
- Minimum DoD 8140 IAM Level I Certification (Security+ CE certification or equivalent).
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- 9/80 work schedule
- Great 401k matching program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
network architectureSDWANZeroTrustcloud-enabled networkingnetwork designnetwork integrationnetwork implementationnetwork monitoringnetwork analysisnetwork planning
Soft Skills
mentoringtechnical expertise
Certifications
DoD 8140 IAM Level I CertificationSecurity+ CE certification